Cherokee land law conflict prompts call for official stance
The Letter from U.S. Attorney P. L. Soper urges the Cherokee commission to clarify Curtis Act provisions and Interior Secretary rules on eighty acre selections. The reply from Mokokeek outlines Sections 17 and 18, per capita shares, and explains that eighty acres may be provisional if land value aligns with each citizen’s allotment, urging official publication of the commission’s position.
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Tam
Cherokee Commission
United States Indian
D M. Wisdom
Secretary of the Interior
PL. Soren
United States
Atotietiee
Mokkocek
P.L. Soper
U.S
Vinita
Chieftain
Commission
Cortis
Hull
Leason
Plea For Willie Halsell College Describes Dawes Lands Rules
A Dawes commission letter explains selection rights under Curtis bill rules for Cherokee lands. Citizens may choose to take their full share or adjust allocations to fit value, with excess land reduced to equalize. The commission states it will establish an office within the Cherokee nation and align with the law as written, with cooperation from the government officials.
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Dawes Commission
Curtis Bill
Citiens
Cherokee Nation
Tams Brxey
McKessox
Neeviss
Vinita elects Blanchard mayor. other results listed
In Purcell, W G Blanchard wins mayor by two votes as Republicans upset expectations. Democrats take marshal, treasurer, and recorder roles but lose three aldermen. Tahlequah elects J H Pitchford mayor. Wagoner ticket defeated. Cattle trades feature several loads from Tulsa and Osage markets with prices around 4.50 to 4.70 per hundredweight. Dawes commission dates for Choctaw census span April to September. Vinita plans bold school and college expansions to boost town growth and wages. S B Mositzon urges community fundraising for dormitory and facilities at Willie Massell College.
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Purell
Purcell
W. G. Blanchard
Vinita
Viuila
Board of Mission
M. EB. Church South
Oriain
Vinus
B. Mosutzox
Cattle introduction dispute touches Cherokee and Creek nations
U S Indian Inspector reports on interior secretary guidance to curb cattle movement into the Cherokee nation, citing tribal laws and federal statutes. Notes that Cherokee and Creek authorities may act to preserve cattle controls, with potential repercussions for Texas cattle and rail transport. Also reports Cherokee funds disbursement of 136,890.85 to the tribe, and a note on dwindling game and prairie chicken habitat.
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J. George Wright
United States Indian
Indian Territory
Secretary of the Interior
Commissioner of Indian Affairs
Missouri, Kansas & Texas Railway System
United States
Union Agency
Texas
Department
Wisiom
Lion
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